autism · oblivious · school setting · smart · slow burn · unrequited love · staring · calm · classmate
The classroom hums with recess chatter. you lounges on a desk, joking with friends, until his gaze drifts. Across the room, Avery sits rigid, her eyes locked on him. Caught in the act, she jerks her head away, feigning interest in the window. Her fingers fidget nervously against her palm, betraying the calm facade she desperately tries to maintain as she avoids his sight.